Political Intergration of the Inland and Mainland China--Research on the Model of Confederation

• Main Authors: Chu,Fong-Chi, 朱鳳芝
• Other Authors: Chang,Wu-Ueh
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2002
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/60643377389972479560

碩士 === 淡江大學 === 大陸研究所碩士在職專班 === 90 === The two sides across the Taiwan Straits are under separate jurisdictions and both leaders have their own grounds to hold. Nevertheless, the reality is that cross-strait negotiations and dialogues are considered to be imminent. At the same time, it is also essential to pursue the utmost factors shared by them in order to meet the common interests both sides. The research of this thesis is focused on so-called “confederation”. The issue is: Under the premises that China is adhered to the “one China” and the general public of Taiwan is reluctant to abandon the sovereignty and the present life style, what would be the most appropriate model for both sides’ current and future situation? The research methods are as follows: 1. to compare the advantages and disadvantages of the model of confederation with other models of unification based on theories and practices; 2. to learn the attitude of political parties and opinions of scholars toward cross-strait policies through face-to-face interviews with government officials and scholars from the two sides; 3. To conduct research with the measure combined both document analysis and profound interview to further evaluate the suitability of confederation as the unification model across the Strait and provide suggestions. The result of the research revealed that confederation is the only possible model which might be accepted by various parties of both sides including the KMT who proposed it, PFP, DDP and high ranking officials of China who stick to “one China” or “one country, two systems” strategy. There are probably different opinions toward political issues between the two sides; however, there are also consensuses on economies, culture and national character. If the two sides are willing to trigger the “political unification” system, the trend to unify sovereignty can be absolutely certain; moreover, will not be far enough to make sure what the future political reality is. The possible outcome of political unification across the Strait might be “Chinese Federal Republic” or a unified country represents single entity. It even can be failed and back to where it starts. For all that, the two sides can avoid a force showdown on sovereignty issue due to the ambiguity of the definition on “unification” and uncertain result. Economic development has gradually changed the political system of China. It can be sure that the developing trend of both China’s political power and social structure will be significant variables for the unification of the two sides.